Application for licence

Q: When did Section 22 of the Information Technology Act come into force?

Section 22 of the Information Technology Act, cited as IT Act 22, came into force on 17 Oct 2000, having been enacted on 09 Jun 2000. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 17 Oct 2000 Act 21 of 2000 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 21 of 2000 Ministry Electronics and Information Technology Enacted 09 Jun 2000 In force 17 Oct 2000 Cited by 1 provision

Section 22 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 deals with application for licence. Every application for issue of a licence shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government. The Act came into force on 17 Oct 2000.

(1) Every application for issue of a licence shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
(2) Every application for issue of a licence shall be accompanied by--
(a) a certification practice statement;
(b) a statement including the procedures with respect to identification of the applicant;
(c) payment of such fees, not exceeding twenty-five thousand rupees as may be prescribed by the Central Government;
(d) such other documents, as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Section 22, The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000).

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Referred to by 1

s. 87 Power of Central Government to make rules

Questions about Section 22

What does Section 22 of the Information Technology Act deal with?

Section 22 of the Information Technology Act is headed "Application for licence". Every application for issue of a licence shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

How do I find court cases under Section 22 of the Information Technology Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: IT Act 22, section 22 IT Act, section 22 of the Information Technology Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 22 of the Information Technology Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 22 of the Information Technology Act come into force?

Section 22 of the Information Technology Act, cited as IT Act 22, came into force on 17 Oct 2000, having been enacted on 09 Jun 2000. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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